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BT12 SVL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,018 mi
Last recorded94,018 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 SVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 94,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2026 94,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2025 88,935 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 82,242 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 82,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 76,528 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 70,627 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 64,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,748 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside/Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,879 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,766 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 39,394 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear n/s & o/s tyre tread age cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2016 30,936 miles

both rear tyres age cracking.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 23,318 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear bars

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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BT12 SVL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 55,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT12 SVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BT12 SVL registered?

BT12 SVL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is BT12 SVL safe to buy?

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